2.3.3 Fracturing and motion of the ice shell
The new discipline of astrobiology – that is, the science of searching for extraterrestrial life – is not only rapdly growing, but has also captured the public imagination. This unit examines the emergence of icy satellites of distant planets as potential sites of extraterrestrial life. Focussing on the case study of Jupiter's moon Europa, the unit looks at the potential for life there, and speculates on the ethics of searching for life elsewhere in the solar system.
2.5.1 Physical and weather-related indicators
Climate change is a key issue on today’s social and political agenda. This unit explores the basic science that underpins climate change and global warming.
1.3.4 The role of convection in the atmosphere
Climate change is a key issue on today’s social and political agenda. This unit explores the basic science that underpins climate change and global warming.
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